Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Contract Model 1813 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr Percusion Muskets -The correct Blue cloth spiked

-The correct Blue cloth spiked officer's Helmet complete with chinstrap displaying Queen Victoria's Crown on Helmet plate

Metal finish is good with a great patina of age

He was a 22 year old farmer when he enlisted in the Union Army as a private on December 8th

with the guard deeply maker stamped

Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Contract Model 1813 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr Percusion Muskets -The correct Blue cloth spikedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice War of 1812 period Contract Model 1813 Cavalry Saber with scabbard, made by Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Starr was the leading sword maker in America from 1798 to 1830, and his firm produced a variety of military edged weapons, which followed the evolution of early U. S. cavalry Sabers. As changes were requested over the period, new models were made, and new contracts issued to Starr, who